Practical Project Management for Managers and First Time PMs

Learn Project management so you can deliver your next project be on time, on budget, and to requirements.

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Project Management

What you will learn

Understand how projects work and be able to control your project process

Deploy some of the main ways to avoid budget and schedule over-runs

Define your project precisely, for your benefit and everyone else's

Establish a clear scope, so you can combat the dreaded 'scope creep'

Deal effectively with supporters, critics and bystanders

Create time scales on getting the job done using milestone planning

Be able to use the world's favourite project planning tool: the Gantt chart

Achieve fair and effective allocation of project responsibilities

Get the most from your team: motivation, collaboration and communication

Predict problems and plan your responses

Be able to assess which risks to deal with first

Assess which risks to deal with first

Apply all six strategies for action on risks available to use

Stay in control when people change their minds

Deliver your project on budget, on target, and on time

Complete the three key tasks to finally close down your project

Why take this course?

Do you need to manage a project?

And do you want to deliver it on time, on budget, and to requirement?

If you are new to project management - or just want a refresher, this course will give you all the basics and more.

Project Management has become a vital element of business life. Success for both you and your organization will depend on good project management skills.

How do you set up to succeed? This seminar shows you the practical tools, techniques, and advice you need.

What will I get?

You will get over two and a half hours of high-quality video - not just a PowerPoint with a voice-over.

It is based on Mike's best selling three-hour live seminar and contains over two and a half hours of video, and a wealth of additional templates for you to download and adapt to your work. These will help you to manage your projects practically, for greater control and more success.

If you want to deliver your next project on time, on budget and to specification, you can't afford not to take this course.

What people say about Mike's live seminar...

“This did what it said on the box – a great deal of practical ideas for planning and managing tasks, along with understanding of key principles for successful delivery"

Andrea Duncan, PDP Co-ordinator – University of Northampton

“One of the best seminars I've attended in the last 17 years. Enjoyable practical and useful. I would highly recommend this course"

Diane Massey – DSM Legal Solicitors

“If you've never had formal training in project management – you'll learn a huge amount about processes and the secrets to succeeding in your projects"

Paul Foxall, Senior Project Officer – Sandwell MBC

“Excellent seminar. I have been on previous project management course. This one seemed very different and much better due to brilliant examples Mike gave."

Emma Oliver, Marketecture

“Excellent content, clearly delivered. Really enjoyed Mike's course and found it exceptionally useful."

Nick Osborn, Fenland RP Ltd

“Very useful. Many excellent strategies to help guide project managers."

Rob Simpson, Basis (Registration) Ltd

“A great overall introduction to project management. I learnt a lot and have a lot I can start to implement tomorrow!"

Catherine Mendham, Content Consultants

“Very practical, very useful. Gives confidence in knowing what is important and what is not. Mike is a very engaging speaker."

Louisa Davison, Secret Agent Marketing

“An excellent introduction and reminder of some of the fundamentals of project management."

Chris Price, Pulse PM Ltd

Dr Mike Clayton

Mike is on of the UK's leading project delivery experts. He has many years experience of managing projects and integrating change in many companies of varying sizes. Mike has had key roles in managing multi-million pound projects for Vodafone, General Motors, BAA and Transport for London. Organisations of all sizes have benefited from his skills in integrating complex change. You will get real results as his highly practical approach simplifies complex ideas.

Mike also has over 20 years' experience of training project managers, throughout the UK and in Europe and the US. He is the author of thirteen top-selling business, management, and personal effectiveness books, including four on project management topics:

How to Manage a Great Project On budget. On target. On time. (Pearson, 2014)
The Influence Agenda A systematic approach to aligning stakeholders in times of change (Palgrave Macmillan, 2014)
Brilliant Project Leader What the best project leaders know, do and say to get results, every time (Pearson, 2012)
Risk Happens! Managing risk and avoiding failure in business projects (Marshall Cavendish, 2011)

Your Unconditional, No-questions, 30-Day Guarantee

The best way to assess how valid this material is in your culture is to try it out. I am so confident that this course will change your life that I offer you an unconditional, no questions asked, full 30-day money-back-in-full guarantee. If you don't think this will give you a real sense of understanding and being in control of your project, then just ask me for your money back.

What if you have questions?

I will be on hand to answer your questions if you get stuck, puzzled, or just want to know more. As a professional trainer, this is what I do, and I promise to respond within 24 hours of your question arriving with me from Udemy.

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Enroll for this course now, so you can start to gain control of your projects straight away.

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Our review

--- **Course Review for Project Management Fundamentals** **Overview:** The Project Management Fundamentals course has received an overall rating of 4.45, with all recent reviews being positive. The course is praised for its engaging pace, comprehensive content, and the practical approach to teaching project management principles. It is recommended by a majority of reviewers who appreciate the clear explanations, helpful resources, and real-world applications. **Pros:** - **Engaging Pacing and Content:** Reviewers found the course pacing to be just right, keeping them engaged throughout the lessons. The content was described as much more extensive than anticipated, covering a wide range of topics within project management. - **Clear Explanations and Resources:** The explanations provided were clear and easy to understand, with resources that were very helpful for both theoretical understanding and practical application. - **Practical Approach:** Many reviewers highlighted the practical nature of the course, which they found useful in their daily work environment as project managers, especially for those without a background in traditional project management theories. - **Real-World Applications:** The course was deemed highly useful and worthwhile for anyone new to the field of project management or looking to reinforce their knowledge. - **Educational Value:** It was noted that the course helped participants understand the fundamentals of PM, provided insight into professional and technical aspects, and clarified misunderstandings about project management activities. - **Quality Content and Teaching:** The content was well-explained and the teaching was considered of high quality, with the lecturer being knowledgeable and clear in imparting information. **Cons:** - **Technical Issues:** A few reviewers experienced technical difficulties with video playback and expressed a desire for better customer support. - **Music Annoyance:** Some learners found the music at the beginning and end of each part to be quite annoying, which could have been omitted or kept optional. - **Voice Clarity:** One reviewer pointed out that sometimes it was hard to hear the instructor's voice, suggesting a better microphone or recording setup could resolve this issue. - **Terminology and Methodology:** There were comments about the terminology used being more aligned with US practices than UK, which may be relevant for some learners. Additionally, some found the methodology differed from PMP/Prince2 standards. - **Tech Updates Needed:** A reviewer noted that while the course content was excellent, a modern approach to the materials, such as incorporating online meetings and data sharing practices, would be beneficial. **Additional Notes:** - **Course Structure and Teaching Style:** The instructor's teaching style was praised for being conversational and engaging, reminiscent of having a one-on-one conversation with a fellow project manager. - **Resource Availability:** The templates and forms provided were downloaded favorably by many learners who looked forward to reviewing them further. - **Recommendations:** The course was highly recommended for beginners in project management, as well as for those looking for a refresher on the fundamentals. **Conclusion:** Overall, the Project Management Fundamentals course is a well-received and comprehensive offering that effectively teaches project management principles through a practical lens. While there are some areas for improvement in terms of technical issues and content alignment with different methodologies, the course remains highly recommended for its engaging content, clear explanations, and valuable resources. Learners should consider the course as a solid foundation or refresher in project management, especially if they are involved in construction or prefer a UK-centric approach.

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